1984 Yamaha SG-1300TS - Vintage Japan Premium - Ebony Fretboard & Locking Trem! Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation!

1984 Yamaha SG 1300TS

Black Gloss Finish

Serial number: KXHM005

Production year: 1984 (October 16th)
Model: SG-1300TS

Made in Japan

Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz's

Nut: 1.69

Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .77 and .85 at the Twelfth

Comes in Original Hard Case

$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. (Including new Strings,  perfect Intonation, truss rod adjustment and low action) Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!

The Yamaha SG-1300 is an unusual and highly sought after Yamaha SG guitar. The SG-1300TS is similar to the SG-2000s as the hardware is brass and the neck is through body. It was the top of the line version of the SG-1300. The SG-1300 guitar was built from excellent sounding mahogany with a maple cap top with neck through body construction. The fretboard is ebony with Mexican Abalone dot inlays. The sound of these vintage gems is outstanding, produced by a straight 2 tone/2 vol arrangement with a coil tapping option and a 3-way pick up selector switch. This beast has excellent sound and phenomenal playability with low smooth action, no dead spots and frets that shine like new. (showing no wear) It features a nice glossy black finish, Spinex pickups which were the same ones used in the ultra high end SG3000 model, and Floyd Rose inspired locking tremolo unit. The neck is especially stabilized and reinforced Yamaha’s patented T-Cross System neck. It’s a three-piece neck, with two pieces of mahogany and a central maple piece. When Spinex humbuckers were introduced the featured a unique and alloy and new/modern/unique bobbin wind, designed to maximize tonal richness without sacrificing clarity. They deliver warm tones and a thick growl when driven.This born in 1984 beauty remains in very good condition to excellent vintage condition with minor to moderate play-wear. The front and back remains pretty clean with only a few micro dings and surface scratches. The front of the headstock has some minor discoloration and the bridge has some oxidation/fading from where your hand/palm rest. This guitar absolutely shreds and is great for not only metal but pretty much anything you throw its way. This tone monster is ready to dazzle and has all the razzle. Get ready to make it your next work horse.

This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 

About The Guitar Dude 

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Our Guarantee  

We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.  

Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)

- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues. 

- Intonation is spot-on.  

- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.  

- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.  

Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy 

We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:  

- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.  

- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.  

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.  

We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.  

Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.  

We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.  

Payment, Shipping & International Duties  

- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.  

- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.  

- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.  

International Shipping Note 

International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.  

Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.